Made in Italy

About Made in Italy

Made in Italy is a heartwarming drama-comedy movie that was released in 2020. It's a touching story about a bohemian artist, Robert, played by Liam Neeson, and his estranged son Jack, played by Micheál Richardson, who travel to Italy to sell a house they inherited from Robert's late wife. In the course of repairing the dilapidated house, father and son rediscover their relationship and come to terms with their past.

Making / Production

The film is written and directed by James D'Arcy in his directorial debut. Filmed in the breathtaking landscapes of Tuscany, the movie employs vivid cinematography to enhance the storyline with establishment shots of beautiful Italian hillsides and weathered Tuscan villas.

Actors

• Liam Neeson as Robert: A bohemian artist who portrays his struggle to let go of the past beautifully, providing depth to his character.
• Micheál Richardson as Jack: Neeson's real-life son who plays the estranged son in the movie. His emotional realism adds a layer of authenticity to the character's journey for finding closure.
• Lindsay Duncan as Kate: A real estate agent who adds a distinct flavor of dry humor and wit to the storyline.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The director, James D'Arcy, initially wrote the film's script without any intention to direct it himself.
• Liam Neeson and Micheál Richardson, who play father and son on screen, are also father and son in real life.
• Some of the scenes were shot in the actual house that belonged to the late director Franco Zeffirelli in Positano, Italy.

Quotes

• Robert: "Everything if it tells a story is in its place."
• Jack: "You're quite good, you know, when you allow yourself to be."
• Jack: "It's not a house, it's a home."

Music, Soundtrack

• “Voglio Ballare Con Te” By Baby K Feat. Andrés
• “Somewhere Only We Know” By Lily Allen
• “Look For The Silver Lining” By Chet Baker

Note: Made in Italy did not win any awards, hence the Awards section is not included in this content.